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Panasonic 100-300mm f/4-5.6 OIS

The first supertelephoto zoom for Micro 4/3 systems. The Panasonic 100-300mm f/4-5.6 OIS has a nice small design, contrast AF system support, and MEGA O.I.S. image stabilization to prevent blurry photos from shaky hands. The multi-coating and ED glass used in the lens minimize ghosting or flare from any stray light. The high-speed, silent Contrast AF, internal focus drive system, and image stabilization make it a good choice for both photo and video.

Tim Ashbrand

Technical Support Manager

This is the best supertelephoto zoom option for Micro 4/3 to date (July 2013). Considering it’s focal range of 200-600mm, the f/4-5.6 aperture is pretty good. Sure it would be great if it was an f/2.8, but shrink ray guns just aren’t flooding the market yet. In all seriousness, you can get some great results with the 100-300mm if you approach it like any other supertelephoto lens. Locked down on a tripod with a reciprocal shutter speed relative to the focal length or faster.

Filter Size

67mm

Aperture

f4-22

Length

4.95”

Diameter

2.89”

Weight

1.14 lb.

Hood

H-FS100300

Minimum Focusing Distance

4.9 feet

Maximum Magnification

.21x

Angle of view: (4/3 frame)

12 to 4 degrees

Zoom method

Barrel extending, nonrotating

Image Stabilization

Mega O.I.S., roughly 2 stops

Focusing System

Internal, full-time manual override

Aperture Blades

7 curved

Aperture Change

NA

Groups/Elements

12/17

Low Dispersion Elements

1

Aspherical Elements

0

Weather Resistant

No

System

Micro Four Thirds

Specialty

Video

Autofocus

Yes

Lens w/front and rear caps

Hood

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